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Boston: A Pictorial Souvenir
Carol Highsmith , and
Ted Landphair
Manufacturer: Crescent
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Book Description
Boston, that historical center of colonial charm, splendid parklands, superior universities, and technological development, is an endlessly fascinating place. It is the cauldron, not just of American freedom, but also, arguably, of modern democracy itself. The great names of Boston—Revere, Hancock, Adams, Kennedy, Lodge, O'Neill—are American legends. The stops along the Freedom and the Black Freedom trails are cornerstones of Early American life. Luckily for visitors, this old port city is compact, easily walkable, and eminently photogenic.
Gleaming skyscrapers have asserted their place in the skyline, but Boston seems little changed from the days when Henry David Thoreau dropped in on the Old Corner Bookstore. In this stunning new collection of full-color portraits, renowned photographer Carol M. Highsmith captures the principal historic landmarks from the African Meeting House to John F. Kennedy's birthplace in Brookline; neighborhoods from tony Beacon Hill to the eclectic South End; thriving downtown shops and restaurants; the major universities and celebrated museums; and the "Emerald Necklace" of parklands. A lively, information-packed introduction and captions by award-winning writer Ted Landphair offer the perfect complement to Highsmith's outstanding images.
Boston: A Pictorial Souvenir celebrates the enduring elegance of New England's hub city. It is the perfect souvenir of a memorable visit, and the ideal gift for anyone who savors history, unforgettable architecture, cultural vitality, and high-tech innovation—the diversity that is truly Boston.
Customer Reviews:
Boston.......2002-09-01
This is a good book as a souvenir and after having visited Boston six times, I know many of the places photographed and can vividly recall the moments I spent there. There's a detailed introduction looking at all aspects of Bostonian life, including some fabulous old photographs. The rest of the book presents the modern-day town, from the architecture to its people, traditional and contemporary. A lot of the photographs focus on detail, with some good camera angles, but I feel some more general views could have been used to get a better impression of this fantastic town.
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The Camera, together with The Negativeand The Print,comprise The Ansel Adams Photography Series, a legendary triad of books about photographic technique that has become the most influential "how-to"series on photography ever written. The first edition of this series was completed in the 1950s.Adams completely revised and updated it just a few years before his death, making it his last word on the technical mastery of his medium. Three generations of photographers have learned how to approach the artistic possibilities of their art form through this seminal series. Now available in paperback, it remains as vital today as when it was first published. The Cameracovers 35 mm, medium format, and large-format view cameras and offers detailed advice on camera components such as lenses, shutters, and light meters.Adams' concepts of"visualization" and "image management" are the philosophical cornerstones of the book. Extensively illustrated with photographs by Adams as well as instructive line drawings, this classic manual belongs on every serious photographer's bookshelf
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The master of photography loves to teach..........2007-06-18
...and even with a DSLR, you can learn a lot from Adams. One can only wonder how much fun he'd have using a nice DSLR and Photoshop! I read this book in Photography class 12 years ago and I'm happy I bought it again. A must for all serious, student, amateur, professional, hobbyist photographers!
What more needs to be said...........2007-04-10
The Master giving us his own perspective and insight, in his own words. Get it and enjoy. :)
Photography in the pure sense.......2007-03-09
Adams' collection is a necessity for anyone who loves photography, either amateur or professional. We must understand the process of black and white photography in this intimate sense first and foremost.
A Must Read.......2007-01-31
I've taken pictures for years - many of them very good. But after reading this book and understanding what happens after you click the shutter - the quality of my photographs has improved dramatically. Now I spend a little more time thinking about what I'm doing and knowing what I'm going to get before I click. An absolute must read for anyone that wants to move beyond recording life's moments to creating life's memories.
The Best.......2006-11-10
Ansel Adams was one of the best photographers, and reading this book has been an honor and has really advanced my knowledge of how to use the camera.
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The ultimate Leica guide--from Leica's top technical expert--now completely revised and updated.
Leicas inspire more passion than any other camera, and the Leica M is the company's crowning achievement. That's why second-hand copies of the first edition of this popular cult camera book cost a fortune. Long-awaited, the new version is thoroughly updated by the man who wrote the original: Leica's former top technical expert, Gunter Osterloh. This reader-friendly course contains a goldmine of technical information, as well as a treasure trove of insider knowledge about the equipment. Leica's famed lenses alone receive almost 100 pages of coverage, and there are schematic diagrams, a discussion of optical principles, plenty of advice on how to shoot memorable pictures, and much more. Of course, every Leica M model from the M1 through today's Leica M7 camera is included, with explanations of metering, focusing, film advance, and flash systems, plus technical guidance on everything from existing-light photography to working in extreme climates. Professional and serious amateur photographers will snap up this unmatched guide, as will retailers, bookstores, collectors, and anyone else interested in fine cameras.
As a result of his long-time association with the company, Gunter Osterloh has witnessed every milestone in the development of Leica cameras. He served as Leica's leading technical expert for decades, and now is the technical editor of Leica Photography International and Leica World magazines, as well as an instructor at the Leica Academy.
Customer Reviews:
A Great Teaching Tool as Well as Leica Primer.......2007-06-08
I agree with the reviewers comments that accompany this book. Mr. Osterloh is well regarded in the Leica community and shows his depth and breath of knowledge in this well written and generously illustrated book. Pictures selected very clearly illustrate his points, and lead to a more thorough understanding and true learning.
The book also does a fine job of describing why rangefinder cameras have an almost cultlike following - the system is truly unique and when compared to SLR cameras the book makes clear the limits and strengths of each format.
Highly recommended for all photographers - Leica owners or not.
Worth the wait.......2007-06-08
I had to wait for some time before this book came. It was backordered and Amazon asked me if I still wanted it after a long period of time. I am extremely happy with the book.
I have some formal training in photography and still this book taught me a great deal. I still open it up after having it for a while. The format of the book makes sense, cameras, lenses, and so on, though the author only reviews the current model lenses and they're pretty much praise across the board. I bought a Leica M6 after I had this book for a month or so and have come to realize that most of what he writes is true. Leica systems are fantastic.
Outside of the standard equipment, body, lens, filters & gadgets, Osterloh also dedicated chapters to photography techiniques, use of light and so on. There are photo examples of differences which I found very helpful. One comment though, being from the USA, is that the film designations are different than what can be found in Germany. I switched from digital to film for this camera and while trying to compare different forms of film I wasn't able to use much of what was in this book. Nonetheless, it's definitely worth the money. Buy it. You won't be disappointed.
Leica owner must have...........2007-05-21
Everyone love Leica Camera, expecially the M series,I had bought a lot of books which tell the details for Leica M camera, but this book is different , it provide a lot more informations , include production details , revise version and also , history of Leica M camera.
This is the first book really tell me the main different in every M series Leica , include the lens , and a lot of M related accessories.
So , if you like to try Leica M camera , this is the book for you , with simple english and well planed picture. You will understand M more after reading this books.
Informative book on Leica M, but certainly also very interesting to non Leica owners........2005-08-07
I do not own, nor have I owned any Leica M camera. Nor am I planning to buy one. So probably I am not in the 'target group' for this book. I bought this book out of interest in photography in general, and in particular to learn more about technical aspects of (rangefinder) photography. For this purpose, it is a good book.
The book has about 350 pages, roughly divided as follows:
- 50 pages on photography techniques in general, not related to Leica.
- 200 pages on Leica M camera bodies
- 100 pages on Leica M lenses
Although the majority of the book is clearly dedicated to Leica equipment, also these Leica specific chapters are interesting for non-Leica owners, since the entire book is filled with discussions on how one can best photograph certain situations, what the effect is of chosing a certain lens/aperture/shutter speed etc. Also, throughout the entire book many photographs (both color and B/W) are shown that illustrate the text and these photographs not only show what the author means, they are also proof of the quality of Leica equipment: the photo's are in general of very high quality, both technically, but also artistically (i.e. with carefully chosen cropping, lighting, perspective, etc.). It makes you very appreciative of the quality of so-called 'old' equipment!
For me, the added value of the book is that it helps you building up a thorough understanding of photographic techniques, and to understand the technical aspects in depth. This is not a book for the casual snap shot photographer, who does not want to know how things work. It is for the seriously interested amature and for people with an interest in science/engineering of optical equipment. And of course for the real 'Leica fetishist'.
Other things I can mention about this book:
- the table of contents spans 6 pages and is not so clear and concise; the index however is ok.
- there is also quite some text dedicated to history of the very old Leica bodies; I find this personally not so interesting.
- not a single word is mentioned about digital.
- the physical quality of the book (binding, paper quality, layout) is very good.
Bottom line:
The book is clearly written by a knowledgeable author, and everything is well presented so reading the book is a joy. I think I will read parts of this book over and over again. Many of the techniques described are timeless: in 20 years from now they will still apply, no matter how 'automatic' and 'digital' cameras will become. Although I have read quite some books on the topic, and have a technical background myself, I learned many new things by reading this book. It is worth its price. I can recommend it very much.
Missd the first Osterloh book? Get this edition!.......2005-05-21
Four and a half stars... sorry but there is no way to click on the half star.
Given the fairly narrow scope of the Leica camera system when compared to say Nikon or Canon, I am guessing that if you are reading this, you know what you are looking for in an instructional book on the M series camera and lenses. You might also know about the previous Osterloh book on this very topic, which long out of print has developed a cult status among Leica users on the web. Those of us that have the first book love it, but it is known to have a deadly flaw in the binding, which allows the pages detach readily. My copy has very few pages that are still connected to the cover making reading (as a book) very hard to do. Reading it now means a large spread of loose pages covering the kitchen table.
When this new edition was announced, I pre-ordered it hoping that it was at least half as good as the first book. I need not have worried. It is a fine replication (often word-for-word) for those that never were able to find the first book, as well as a good replacement for those of us that wish to have more robust binding on what would surely be a very frequently referenced book.
In short, this is THE book for the Leica M shooter, and a book that is second to none where technique is concerned. Osterloh is not a company "yes man"; but a person that has actually used the Leica M, knowing it strengths as well as its weaknesses. Unlike some books, this one tells you if a certain lens requires stopping down to get good, or when it might be better go to an SLR. One technique taught (and carried over from the first book to this one) for shooting with a 35mm lens without viewing, and still being able to visualize what will be caught on film, was worth the price of my first book since it has rewarded me with hundreds of fine Leica-style candids since I read it in the 1980s. This is a book for Leica users, not collectors. This book will make you more effective as a photographer with the M camera.
There is one weakness that cost my review that half of a star. I would say that Osterloh should have reprinted the reviews and information from the first book on the lenses that have been superseded since that edition. He had a comprehensive list of the then current lenses in his first book, and the same for the second book. Those lenses that have been replaced with more modern designs (21mm Elmarit, 28mm Elmarit, 35mm Summicron, 90mm Tele-Elmarit, 135mm Tele-Elmarit) have been dropped from the lens chapter in the new book. Since the bodies section goes back to the 1950s M3, keeping some 1980s lenses in the book would have been more inclusive. It would have been easy to do since that text already existed in the first book. Leica users are famous for using old gear, so the addition of these older lenses in the new edition would have made this fine book even more complete.
The bottom line, after spending thousands of Dollars on the hardware of a Leica M system, this book at under 30 Dollars (discounted) will make that gear investment even more productive for those that really want to be photographers rather than snobbish "camera-as-jewelry" wearing posers.
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Presenting the thoroughly revised, fully illustrated edition of The Nikon Compendium, updated by the technical editor of Nikon Owner magazine to include all the new Nikon cameras, lenses, and accessories. This is what Nikon enthusiasts have eagerly awaited: the most complete Nikon reference book ever. At almost double the length of the original, the guide describes virtually every Nikon camera ever produced, right up to the wide variety of popular digital models. It aids identification, offers user-friendly tips, explains what system fits with which camera, and discusses what limitations occur when equipment from one generation is married to items from another. Professional and amateur photographers, as well as enthusiasts, collectors, and retailers will want this on their bookshelves.
Customer Reviews:
New Nikon Compendium : short review.......2007-07-13
Compared to the former 'Nikon Compendium' this book has a lot more pictures and was of course expanded to include all the models up to the date of publishing. I got the impression though that it has not been reviewed very well before going to press : there are quite some editing errors (line breaks in the middle of sentences or words f.ex.) and grammar errors that could have been avoided if the manuscript hadn't been rushed to the printer. I also expected more in depth comments on the lenses and some camera models - the stress has clearly been laid on the digital bodies. Some accessories have been omitted or important details have not been adressed at all (just an example : the fact that early filters had chrome rings and later black rings - a detail, but something worth noting IMO). The book missed a chance to really be THE reference book on all things Nikon. Otherwise, lots of pages and pictures for the money!
Nikon.......2007-05-07
A thorough and well done work on the history of Nikon. It is better in my opinion than another book titled "Nikon - A Celebration".
For Every Nikon Owner.......2006-11-12
An excellent resource for those tbat use the Nikon brand. This is the best book I have read on Nikon products and Amazon has the best price.
A valuable information source for Nikon owners.......2005-02-08
Despite sloppy writing and editing at times (there is indeed a mysterious glut of grammatical errors), this 2004 edition of the Nikon Compendium is a valuable source of information on Nikon cameras, lenses, flashes, and accessories.
When I first opened the book, I felt both excited and overwhelmed. There was so much juicy information on Nikon products in this hardcover that I simply did not know where to start. Ok, the first Nikon I used was an FM2, so I flipped to page 60 and found lots of cool information from background to features to versions to pictures of the FM2. Then I jumped to the page on the N50 (F50 outside of North America), a consumer-oriented SLR that was the first SLR I bought. Here, I found so much information on the N50 that I wished I had read this when I was still using that camera. Next stop was the D70, which I currently own. Yes, this book is very up-to-date (as of end of 2004), and covers all current d-SLR models in Nikon's lineup.
There's also tons of information on the Nikkor lenses, the Speedlight flashes, the Coolpix digital camera line (but the latest model, Coolpix 8800, is not included), plus accessories. I don't know if this covers 100% of what Nikon has produced, but that doesn't matter. The book covers all the Nikon products that mattered in the history of cameras, and there's plenty of info on currently sold products. There's even a section on the new Coolwalker portable hard drive from Nikon, which the author cautions against buying since you don't want to "put all your eggs in one basket" should the hard disk fail.
Anyway, this book is not about photography at all, and nobody is going to become a better photographer upon reading this. The book also doesn't review the specific pros and cons of each product; it's more about specs and features. It's geared toward Nikon collectors, but also normal Nikon owners who want to know Nikon's history and product lines. It's esp. valuable when you want to buy something used. With this book in hand, you can find out what the equipment does or doesn't do, and whether there were better versions before or after its introduction. This is not a pricing guide, but it arms you with enough knowledge to make a meaningful, reasonable bid according to your needs.
The book's inside cover note says it's not sponsored by Nikon.
A major improvement over the first edition.......2004-09-07
This update of the first edition by Hillebrand & Hauschild contains all of the original material plus coverage of the lastest Nikon eqipment. The current author, Simon Stafford, has added entirely new chapters on digital cameras (both the SLR and Coolpix series) and the content comprises all models up to the publication date. New material covering lenses and accessories has also been added. Chapters that correspond to those of the earlier edition are mostly paraphased with some errors corrected. Of particular interest, Stafford offers his opinions on the advantages and disadvantages of many items based on his use of them as a professional photographer who is interested in what works best rather than what has the highest status image. In some cases he recommends prosumer models instead of the professional level items for this reason. (You may not always agree with him, but his thoughts are worth considering when making equiment selections.) He also provides cautions about operations that could produce unwanted results. The book contains a lot of detail on the controls of the cameras and accessories--perhaps to the point where it could replace the operating manual. On the other hand, the specifics of variations of each item throughout its production cycle and photos of each do not match the detail of Peter Braczko's book, The Complete Nikon System (which predates the digital era, so does not include those cameras). This edition of the Compendium is an update of the 2003 European edition. It shows its English heritage through language useage, and the phrasing can at times sound strange to American ears. More importantly, the book suffers from a lack of effective copy editing resulting in numerous grammatical and other errors, especially in the digital sections, which must have been added at the last minute. For example, fisheye Nikkor lenses are discussed on pgs. 209-10, but the 10.5 mm DX Fisheye lens info was dropped into the middle of the perspective control Nikkors discussion. Stafford is an editor for the Nikon Owners Club, and the book ends with two pages of shameless advertising for the organization. Despite these minor glitches, the book is well worthwhile. The price is a steal for a hard cover photography book with numerous color and B&W photos. Even if you own the first edition, this book is worth buying.
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The Print is the third and final book in The Ansel Adams Photography Series--the seminal guides fully revised by Ansel Adams shortly before his death in 1984. The Print, now available in paperback like the other volumes in the series, belongs on every photographer's shelf. It covers the entire printmaking process, from designing and furnishing a darkroom and experimenting with your first print, to mastering advanced techniques such as developer modifications, toning, and bleaching, and burning and dodging. This thorough guide is filled with indispensable darkroom techniques and tips, and amply illustrated with photographs and technical drawings. It is an indispensable tool for mastering the complex art of photographic printmaking.
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with great knowledge comes great responsibility.......2007-06-27
Ansel Adams is the master of photography, black and white, but still photographic principles and concepts have been throughly tried and tested by him and he teaches you so much in his series starting with "The Camera" and ending up with this book which focuses more on the final piece. The 2nd book in the series is also so very crucial because it outlines and describes his "Zone System" in great detail. A must have for any avid photographer and a great shelf reference for any professional. Now go out and shoot.. waste some film for crying out loud and get some awesome shots :)
A great reference book for almost any photographer.......2007-06-19
In this third part of Adams' technical writings, you'll find a guide to go from what a camera recorded (it talks about a negative, but can be well applied to a digital raw file) to a fine print delivering "what you saw and felt" to the viewer.
Even if it applies to B&W, I find that much of the content can be applied to color work if you think a bit more about it - mostly now, in the digital age with separated luminance and chrominance controls.
You'll also read some good ol' kitchen recipes about developers and toning... These will be less and less useful, but can bring back the smell of the darkroom to your memory ;o)... And quite often, the principle that based the recipe can be applied to another media.
A reference, whether shooting film, digital or glass plates (and of invaluable interest for the two former).
content excellent, one little remark for the publisher........2007-04-24
The book is excellent. Although these techniques are not widely applied today, with appropriate experience and thinking this knowledge can be applied and transferred to modern software like Adobe Photoshop. It can help relate modern and classic photography printing processes (traditional vs computerized).
One little remark would be for the publisher. The paper the book is printed is gloss with quite a high reflectance index. This results in making reading the book at certain angles quite impossible for your eyes.
This is great book.......2004-06-14
In this book, Adams said Expression is more important than reality, idea more important than fact, the print more important than its subject. For it is only in the print that such magnificence can be unfailingly orchestrated. Those words made me think that what is good photograph. The book opens with a thoroughly enjoyable, albeit brief, history of photography before getting down to explain printing techniques.
The majority of the text concentrates it's efforts in educating the reader in the art of B&W photography. This book tells readers that what are good prints making techniques. After reading this book you will feel like that your printing skills are very improved. The reader will see many wonderful pictures as examples, that will surely create a better impression as to what type of pictures Adams takes.
Excellent Book for any Serious B&W Photographer.......2003-12-25
This is one of a few books in this Ansel Adams series. He discusses a number of aspects of the print, it's limitations, and many techniques that can be used to exploit print characteristics. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is at all serious about B&W photography whether developing your own prints or not.
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- Miracle: A Celebration of New Life
- She calls this a miracle?
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Miracle: A Celebration of New Life
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Never before have two top artists created such a multimedia work to honor the unique and steadfast bond between mother and child. Vocalist Celine Dion and photographer Anne Geddes conceived Miracle as a way to express something deep within their own hearts, and now both the experience and the outcome will delight music and visual art fans throughout the world.Miracle features more than 100 stunning new Geddes images. Each frame reflects the beauty, grace, and magic of both the photographer and her subject. Babies enfolded in blooms, mothers embracing the life flowering within: Anne's artistic eye captures it all. The exquisite images are wedded with the lyrics to all-new songs by Dion, created and performed on the book-accompanying CD in Celine's unmistakable international superstar style. It's easy to hear how her clear and melodious voice has captivated millions throughout her career. A DVD rounds out this artistic package, exploring the genesis of the Miracle project and taking its audience behind the scenes to witness the making of this memorable production. Celine's title track music video highlights the DVD.As a complement to this many-faceted experience, Sony Music will release its stand-alone Dion CD concurrent with the book's debut. AMP is delighted to play a role in bringing this important collaboration to readers and listeners, providing a crossover experience rivaled by few others. Mothers, grown children, grandmothers, friends, and gift givers everywhere will want to join this celebration of wonder.
Customer Reviews:
Miracle: A Celebration of New Life.......2007-08-23
most incredible....Wonderful photography....I gave this as a gift to my expecting daughter...WE have loved wandering thru the book and enjoying the memories a mother and daughter make along life's path, some day her daughter will have the same experience..... WE LOVE IT !!
She calls this a miracle?.......2007-08-16
Some old fart blows his beans up her muff and the end result is a 'miracle'? Give me a break. If that's a miracle, so is taking a dump...which is pretty much equivalent to the entire recorded output of this overmarketed, overrated, so-full-of-herself commercial twit.
What a precious book!! And beautiful music........2007-02-22
This book and CD are so soothing. I LOVE to look at this book cover to cover. I think it's the most beautiful thing ever. I pop in the CD and look at this book and I'm so filled with awe on the miracle of life. These babies touch your heart, and are captured so beautifully in this book.
Anne and Celine have given me such a gift!!!
Great for new mothers.......2007-01-03
I received this book as a gift about 1 month after the birth of my first child. I loved it! I was so amazed with babies and how perfect they are when they are born. This book uses newborn babies in the most beautiful photos. You can look at the photos and appreciate what a miracle little babies are, especially if you have just given birth to one. The music CD has many songs that I sing to my baby when he is going to sleep. Many of the songs are remakes of classics, some are her originals. Again, as a new mom, I appreciate the words of these songs and they capture how much love I feel for my new little peanut!
Only God can create life.......2006-08-06
This book is truly a celebration of life. If you read this book and still think that allowing abortions on demand is okay, then your heart has grown too hard. dls
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With concrete and steel covering every inch of Manhattan and the other boroughs, New York is the city of the 20th century. This installment of the Then and Now series documents the evolution and transformation of the archetypal metropolis. Seventy modern color photographs are compared side-by-side with seventy archival photographs from the 1850s to the 1950s. While focusing on famous vistas and familiar landmarks, it also explores well-known neighborhoods. The Then and Now series includes: New York, Washington, Boston, and San Francisco.
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New York, in progress.......2004-06-09
A city that has changed and continues to change with the speed and energy that New York does, invites books like these. Annette Witheridge's "New York: Then and Now" is a gorgeous collection of photos from days past juxtaposed with recent shots. For me there are two effects of this juxtaposition: one is a sense of loss. Many of the old buildings, now gone, were beautiful. But, more strongly, is the sense of admiration for New York's eternal dedication to progress. "New York: Then and Now" gives the reader an appreciation of the labor that has gone into the building of the greatest city on Earth.
PS--Most photo books have great photos, but the print quality is mediocre. The print quality of this book is marvelous.
Rocco Dormarunno, author of THE FIVE POINTS
From downtown to uptown.......2002-03-27
This book of photos should really be called Manhattan - Then And Now since all of the photos are of this Burough of New York. The book begins with photos of lower Manhattan and continues slowly uptown showing just about all of the important landmarks. This book was published after the 9/11 tragedy and some emphasis has been placed in showing the area in lower Manhattan before and after the terrorist attack.
A must for anyone who enjoys past and present photos.......2001-01-14
Many old New York City Photos and one of the same picture as it looks today. Great for people that enjoy comparing things that were to things that are today.
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Once upon a time these New Mexico towns were rough-and-tumble settlements peopled by drifters and dreamers. Sante Fe and Taos are still very much a cultural rendezvous, but far removed from their humble beginnings; Sante Fe has lately become known as the Beverly Hills of the Southwestern U.S. Among its full-time residents are the Dennises, the husband and wife author-photographer team who host this tour of their neighbors' private homes. The owners and designers weigh in with their own words about creating these eclectic sanctuaries, making it a very personal tour.
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At last, a beautiful, affordable style book that offers a rare insider's look at the highly personal and innovative aesthetic for which the Southwest is famed. Santa Fe residents Lisl and Landt Dennis have documented eighteen of the most unusual and awe-inspiring homes and gardens of the Santa Fe and Taos area. Meet the owners and designers, tour their homes, and witness the grand vision and loving detail they have devoted to their living spaces. With two hundred gorgeous full-color photographs, Behind Adobe Walls is an essential keepsake for the Southwestern native or visitor, and a visual inspiration for anyone who would like to create their own Santa Fe, wherever they may call home.
Customer Reviews:
perfect.......2007-09-15
This book is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Perfect condition and rapid delivery. Excellent service.
Nice photography!.......2006-07-29
I am a native New Mexican and even though the others did comment on how nice a book about "real" New Mexicans would be, I do love this book for the excellent photography. It is on my coffee table now and I just love looking at it!
The photos ARE in color..........2003-08-07
Unfortunately, the sample pages are in black and white. Never fear, they're actually IN COLOR in the actual book!
Got this for my Mom, she loved it!
I Live Here!.......2001-05-01
I would NOT loan out my copy of this book! I live in Taos (moved AFTER reading the book) and have since been to some of these homes, they are wonderful...and not at all pretentious...as one reviewer said. I use this book even today for inspiration in my own Taos home.
Colorful inspiration.......2001-02-21
I was specifically on a quest for inspiration for Santa Fe style decorating with bold color schemes, somewhat off-the-wall furnishing choices and the like. This book fit my needs perfectly, I'm happy to say. I agree with other reviewers that the book is rather limited in scope, but it was exactly what I was looking for. Beautiful photographs, clear writing, overall a very dynamic book.
Book Description
Pictured in two centuries of images, the hypermuscular and physically strong woman is studied here for the first time as a major player in popular culture and contemporary art. Using the bodybuilder as prototype, a rich variety of authors engage with her particular physicality, and how it resonates with social issues such as female pleasure and gender stereotypes. From the sublime to the gritty, this volume presents modern amazons as a culture with a history, a dazzling and transgressive current phenomenon, and avatars of the future.
Packed with illustrations, Picturing the Modern Amazon investigates the representation of hypermuscular women in a range of visual sources. Historical images and archival materials dating from the late 1700s through the present century illustrate older notions of female strength, providing a solid base of comparison for the modern materials. Contemporary art explores a diversity of issues surrounding the physically strong woman; artists represented include Matthew Barney, Louise Bourgeois, Nicole Eisenman, Annie Leibovitz, Alison Saar, Andre Serrano, Cindy Sherman, and Nancy Spero. Comic artists address the amazon through comic strips, comic books, and unique art works that focus on muscular female characters and superheros; artists include Robert Crumb, Diane DiMassa, Roberta Gregory, John Howard, and Turtel Onli. Photographs of some of today's top bodybuilding competitors capture the stunning strength and definition of the hypermuscular woman.
Co-edited by Joanna Frueh, Laurie Fierstein, and Judith Stein, the volume's contributors are Michael Cunningham, Nathalie Gassel, Leslie Heywood, Irving Lavin, Maxine Sheets-Johnstone, Al Thomas, Jan Todd, Steve Wennerstrom, and Carla Williams. Interviews with noted bodybuilders-both the sport's pioneers and today's top competitors-provide a personal perspective.
Customer Reviews:
Amazing Amazons.......2002-04-23
A great compendium of pictures and information -- you don't get this stuff often. This book talks to your inner Terminatrix -- not only guys get muscles. Gals can be hardbody beautiful too!
An Intelligent and Sensitive Testimony to Strong Women.......2000-07-09
This museum-quality, coffee-table book is outstanding in every respect. Produced to accompany the New Museum of Contemporary Art exhibit, the book faithfully recaptures the power and immediacy of the exhibit photographs and art reproductions. The authors gathered the finest images from the long history of strong women, spanning the worlds of circus, of cartoons, of classical sculpture, and of modern bodybuilding. The illustrations and their captions convey a story in themselves, without ever needing to read the text. But what a storehouse of information is contained in the text! As a professional female bodybuilder myself, I have read nearly everything about my sport. This book gives an honest portrayal of the sport and of the ways in which female bodybuilders are presented to, and perceived by, the dominant culture. It effectively conveys the Catch-22 that enmeshes women of strength. Would a female sprinter be told, "Run fast, but not too fast. Don't try to run as fast as the men." How this situation came to be, and its effect on the sport's top competitors is carefully and responsibly presented here. The interviews with five very diverse representatives of women's bodybuilding are, in themselves, worth the price of the book. In addition, the authors present essays by the sports' acknowledged top historian, Steve Wennerstrom, and the sports' premiere sociologist, Leslie Heywood. The essays are daring, provocative, and brilliantly illustrated. Issues of race and class are addressed head-on. This is a strong book that doesn't apologize for itself or its subjects. This book will be enjoyed by anyone who has a fascination with women and strength.
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Designed this year by renowned fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto, Le Book is the contact information bible for the fashion and advertising industries. It serves as an international key to the creative world, an up-to-the-minute guide to more than 10,000 professionals--from the best photographers, art directors, stylists and modeling agencies, to location finders, rental studios, caterers, record labels, magazines, advertising agencies, fashion designers and public relations firms. In short, everything and everyone that is important to these industries can be found all in one place, right here, in Le Book. Displaying the work of some of the hottest and most enduring photographers of our time, Le Book serves not only as a reference, but also as a time capsule for this year's best in photography and design. With thousands of images, it's a virtual who's who of creative talent. With practical contact information, it's also a whose who. But more importantly, Le Book functions as a source of inspiration for creative people worldwide, and has become the global meeting place for those involved in the fields of visual communication.
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